CommView
6.4#6 in network troubleshooting softwareFrom $149 a yearWindows
VisitCommView vs Wireshark
What both publish
| Fact | CommView | Wireshark |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 | 1998 |
| Purpose | CommView is a packet sniffer, network monitor, and protocol analyzer for wired networks. | Wireshark captures and interactively browses network traffic as a network protocol analyzer. |
CommView plans
- CommView Remote Agent$99, paid once
- CommView 1 Year Time-Limited License$149 a year
- CommView$299, paid once
- CommView VoIP$599, paid once
Wireshark plans
- WiresharkFree
Pick CommView if…
CommView suits network administrators and security staff working on supported Windows systems who need packet capture, protocol analysis, troubleshooting, or firewall testing.
Pick Wireshark if…
Wireshark is suited to network professionals, security experts, developers, and educators who need to inspect captured traffic. It supports both graphical and terminal-based analysis.